In a dramatic escalation of his campaign to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, former President Donald Trump publicly shared the personal cell phone number of Republican Senator Tom Cotton on his Truth Social platform. Trump expressed his frustration that Cotton had blocked the “Sunshine Protection Act” from a vote in October, despite the bill having bipartisan support in the House. “So, everyone in Arkansas, a State I love, and won 3 times, the last by by 34 points, tell Tom to, GET IT DONE!” Trump urged his followers, directly providing Cotton’s number and encouraging constituents to pressure him. This move by Trump, a vocal advocate for ending the twice-yearly clock change due to perceived benefits like reduced crime and accidents, marks a significant and controversial tactic in political lobbying. Senator Cotton, however, defended his stance, stating that Arkansans do not want their children going to school in the dark during winter months and that Congress has previously repealed permanent Daylight Saving Time after public outcry. This is not the first time Trump has resorted to such tactics; he previously released the phone number of Senator Lindsey Graham in 2015. The Senate is currently out of session, and the bill faces an uncertain future following this public confrontation.
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